Jack's Lake Association Annual General Meeting & Materials

Wednesday October 16, 2024

 Attention JLA members! Your AGM information has been sent to the primary email address associated with your membership account.  This email contains the registration link for the Microsoft Teams meeting on October 24, the meeting agenda and supporting materials. The subject line is: "Jack's Lake Association Annual General Meeting Agenda & Materials." We encourage you to please check your junk/spam folders, as well as your "Other" (AKA non-focused) inbox to ensure you don't miss any ...

Save the Date for the JLA's Annual General Meeting!

Thursday September 12, 2024

 Save the Date! The Jack's Lake Association's Annual General Meeting will be held virtually, on Zoom, on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 7PM - 9PM.

More details to come.

HBM Public Meeting - Septic By-law & Fees

Friday September 06, 2024

BUILDING BY-LAW FEE REVIEW - SEPTIC PERMIT FEES 
 After November 17, 2024, Peterborough Public Health (PPH) will no longer oversee the delivery of septic permit services, as they will be moved over to local municipalities.  Now, therefore, the Municipality of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen proposes to enact a By-law to change the Building By-law Fees, specifically to add septic system permit fees.
A public meeting will be held on September 17, 2024, at 9:30 a. ...

2024 JLA Regatta - Sunday Events!

Saturday August 03, 2024

For all of the details and timing of events and activities at tomorrow's 79th Jack Lake Regatta, please visit:
 
https://www.jackslakeassociation.ca/annual-jack-lake-regatta We can't wait to see you there! Don't forget your spending cash :)

Save the Date for JLA's Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon!

Sunday July 21, 2024

  
 We're pleased to let you know that our JLA Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon will be taking place this August 11th from 12:30-2PM at the Anchorage Marina - and once again wi ...

Reward (Diquat) Pesticide Spraying Update

Wednesday July 17, 2024

Hello Jack Lakers,
 
We reached out to you last week to let you know that on behalf of six Jack Lake property owners, Peerless Turfcare and Aquacare (1410035 Ontario Inc.), applied to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation & Parks (MECP) for a pesticide permit for the spraying of Reward (Diquat) into our lake's waters this season and that the permit had been approved.
 
You may recall that Peerless Turfcare and Aquacare was charged last year for violating the Pesticides Act by not adhering to the label instructions for Reward Aquatic Herbicide in 2021 and was convicted of one violation under the Pesticides Act and fined $6,000, plus a victim fine surcharge of $1,500. (More details to be found in the Summer 2024 issue of Smoke Signals.) ...

Don't Miss Out!

Thursday July 11, 2024

Attention JLA Members!

We've noticed that some of our important emails and updates are ending up in junk folders. To stay informed about all the latest news and events, please take a moment to check your junk or spam folder. If you find our emails there, be sure to mark them as "Not Junk" and add our email address to your contacts or safe sender list.

Let's stay connected and ensure you don't miss out on any important information and updates. Thank you!

Reward (Diquat) Pesticide Spraying 2024

Wednesday July 10, 2024

As a result of a JLA outreach and inquiry, we have received notice from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation & Parks (MECP) that Richard Maass, owner of Peerless Turfcare and Aquacare (1410035 Ontario Inc.), has applied for a pesticide permit for the spraying of Reward (Diquat) into our lake's waters during the 2024 season on behalf of six Jack Lake property owners. Permit number 1336-D4CRHC has been issued. The size of the treatment areas is the same as was treated last year for these six locations.  Please see the attached public document for a list of the six treatment sites where spraying will take pla ...

Jack Lake Music Fest Returns For 2024

Saturday July 06, 2024

 This year’s Jack Lake Music Fest (Saturday, July 13) starts with Open Mic performances at Anchorage Marina from 2PM - 4PM, followed by an epic four band concert at Forest Glen Marina Yoga Pavilion from 4:30PM - 9:00PM.
 
If you play a musical instrument or like to sing your heart out (alone or as part of a group) and would like to showcase your talents at the Open Mic – please let us know who you are, what instrument(s) you play to comments@jackslakeassociation.ca

Look Out for Loons and Loonlets!

Saturday June 29, 2024

Happy Canada Day long weekend, Jack Lakers! Loon chicks are VERY tiny and VERY fragile right now. Please keep your distance from parents and babies to not cause them distress and please boat extra cautiously - and be mindful of how your wake can wash babies out of their nests or off of their parent's backs, separating small chicks from their parents. Loon chicks cannot dive to get away from boats yet. Please slow down, be very aware of your surroundings and help keep our beloved Jack Lake loons and their chicks safe for another season. 

JLA's 3rd Annual Kids Ice Cream Social!

Sunday June 23, 2024

The JLA's third annual Kids Ice Cream Social will be here before you know it! Make sure to circle Sunday, June 30, on your calendar and bring the kids to Forest Glen Marina from 1-4pm for fun, games and, of course, ice cream!

The Township of Havelock Belmont Methuen Public Meeting Notice: May 21

Friday May 03, 2024

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE: ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT:  

TAKE NOTICE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen will hold a statutory Public Meeting on May 21st, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. to consider a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended.

THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is generally housekeeping in nature and seeks to permit the use of shipping c ...

Save the 2024 Dates for Upcoming JLA Events!

Tuesday April 09, 2024

We can't keep these dates to ourselves anymore... we need to share our excitement with you!

Please save these dates and plan to be at the lake if you can!

Stay tuned for additional details and additional events.

The Ice Is Out!

Tuesday April 02, 2024

 The JLA Annual Ice Out Competition has come to a close for 2024! The ice is officially out on Jack Lake - at the earliest date recorded since 2012 (which was March 24 at 2:30pm).  Thank you to Ryan Dunkerley from the Anchorage Marina for making the official ‘ice out’ call on Thursday, March 14 at 11:04pm. That means our winner – out of 62 people who submitted their predictions – is Scott Hill who had the luck of the Irish on his side with a St. Patrick's Day guess of 'ice o ...

Smoke Signals' 2024 Photo Contest!

Sunday March 10, 2024

 
 It's time to start thinking which of your favourite Jack Lake photos you'll enter in our Smoke Signals 2024 Photo Contest.  We welcome your photos from all seasons on the lake. The five categories available to enter are: - Artistic (showcase your imaginative and creative side)- Weather (images of storms, clouds, etc.)
- Flora and Fauna (Jack Lake nat ...

Time's (Almost) Up for the Ice Out Contest! (Entries Close Tonight)

Friday March 01, 2024

  Time is (almost) up to enter the 2024 JLA Ice Out Contest! Guess the date and time of this year's "Ice Out!" by sending an email to comments@jackslakeassociation.ca by 11:59 P.M. tonight, Friday, March 1.  Winner gets bragging rights for the rest of the year and a special mention in Smoke Signals!  < ...

The Township of Havelock Belmont Methuen 2024 Strategic Plan Survey

Tuesday February 27, 2024

The Township of Havelock Belmont Methuen (HBM) is developing a new 5-year Strategic Plan. 

Praxis Consulting, acting on behalf of HBM, is conducting an important survey to understand your views on township services and priorities.

By completing their straightforward survey, your views will help inform the development of an updated HBM Township 5-year Strategic Plan. Open, candid feedback is greatly appreciated.

You can share your Strategic Plan input and feedback today by completing the online survey available at www.hbmtwp.ca.

The survey ends on Sunday, March 3. At the end of the survey, you will have the chance to be entered into a draw to WIN a $100 Foodland ...

Jack Lake Winter Photos

Sunday February 18, 2024

 To help our members stay connected to the lake during the winter months, we'd love to include some of your Jack Lake winter photos on our Facebook page, this website and our JLA Connects emails/newsletters!

If you'd like to share, with photo credit given, please email your photos (with captions) to caitlin.quarry@jacklake.org
 

JLA Ice Out Competition 2024

Sunday February 18, 2024

 Please submit your guesses for Jack Lake's "Ice Out” call!

You can submit your guess by email to comments@jackslakeassociation.ca by end of day Friday, March 1, 2024. Winner gets bragging rights for the rest of the year and a special mention in Smoke Signals!  Please format your guess as follows:

Happy Valentine's Day

Wednesday February 14, 2024

Wishing you today the love and happiness you feel after a perfect day at Jack Lake. If being present at our beloved lake isn't possible, then we wish you the very best of memories of your time spent at our piece of paradise.

The JLA Board of Directors

JLA Membership Benefits

Wednesday February 14, 2024

The Jack’s Lake Association has been a proactive lake association since 1950!  When you join the JLA for just $50 annually, you are supporting many JLA-led and supported initiatives, activities and advocacy efforts including, but not limited to the following:
 
- The very popular a ...

Tree Seedling Sales

Monday February 12, 2024

There has been a lot of interest lately in beginning to reforest the hardest hit areas of our beautiful Jack Lake after May 2022's derecho wind storm. Many lakers have spent considerable time, resources and effort to clean up the after effects of such devastation. Now, the opportunity has arisen through three different providers to give you the opportunity to purchase a variety of native species - including evergreens, deciduous, and shrubs - It has been said that the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago and the next best time is now.  

Possible Change to Havelock Belmont Methuen's Electoral System

Wednesday January 31, 2024

The Electoral Ward System in the Township of Havelock Belmont Methuen (HBM) is up for discussion.

Township Council has moved forward with public consultations to review whether HBM should continue with the current Ward System or to change to 'At-Large" elections of all Councillors.

Currently, HBM Councillors are elected according to the wards that they represent.

Here is a recap of the most recent election held in 2022:

Mayor Jim Martin (elected) 1,640 votes (74.7%) 
Rolf Joss 494 votes (22.5%) 
Abstain 60 votes 
Total votes 2194 

Deputy Mayor Hart Webb Acclaimed 

JLA Membership & Book Holiday Bundle!

Wednesday December 13, 2023

  Have you started thinking about holiday shopping, but just can’t decide what to buy that one person who has everything?  We’re here to help with a gift that keeps on giving! For just $80, you can gift both an annual membership to the Jack’s Lake Association and a glossy hardcover copy of the second printing of Our Piece of Paradise: A History of Jack's Lake written by Erin Schroeder!  
Purchase can be made quickly and easily via e-transfer to 

2023 JLA Annual General Meeting - October 12, 2023

Wednesday October 11, 2023

Tomorrow, Thursday, October 12, is our JLA virtual Annual General Meeting (from 630-830pm on Zoom)!

An email from Zoom, subject line "Jack's Lake Association 2023 AGM Confirmation," has been sent to the email address on file for each primary member with meeting login details and link.

An email from Jack's Lake Association Membership, subject line "Jack's Lake Association Annual General Meeting," has also been sent to that email address with links to the agenda and materials that you may wish to review in advance.

If you have not received the Zoom email, please check your junk folder, then contact membership@jackslakeassociation.ca so we may send you the link.

Join us! ...

JLA Buoy Removal

Sunday October 08, 2023

Attention boating Jack Lakers - this is the weekend when our fabulous team of buoy-removing volunteers will be removing JLA buoys around the lake. Please boat with caution as hazards and shoals may/will be unmarked.

To the fabulous team of volunteers assisting Blake Steels and Glen Painter with the buoy removals - thank you! We are grateful and you are very appreciated.

Jack’s Lake Association Board of Director Positions - 2023

Monday September 25, 2023

Important characteristics of a JLA Director are the desire to represent the interests and concerns of all JLA members, and simultaneously appreciate that Board solidarity is key to a well-functioning Board. Ultimately, this means that you enjoy being a team player, are willing to roll up your sleeves, be thoughtful and considerate when articulating your position at Board meetings and magnanimously "agree to disagree." All Directors must comply with JLA’s Code of Ethics, prepare periodic submissions for JLA publications as needed, and, when appropriate, assist with the recruitment of future directors, committee members and volunteers. Election to the Board of Directors is for a 3-year term. Five current Directors' terms will expire next year, in October ...

2023 JLA Annual General Meeting

Sunday September 17, 2023

Save the date! The Jack's Lake Association Annual General Meeting is taking place Thursday, October 12, 2023 from 6:30-8:30pm on Zoom. Please check your email (and junk folder) for more details and the Zoom link. We hope to have you join us!

To join the JLA membership, please visit: http://www.jackslakeassociation.ca/registration - we'd love to have you as a member.

JLA Regatta weekend is here!

Saturday August 05, 2023

Calling all bakers!  Are you a regular Anna Olson or Nadiya Hussain in the kitchen? Maybe Buddy Valastro is more your style. Or, maybe you just love to bake and friends and family rave over your classic treats. If you would like to contribute baked goods to this year’s bake sale, please drop off your goodies at the Bake Sale stand (between the two marinas) any time after 7:30am on Sunday, August 6.  Games & puzzle exchange and book sale
Gently used games, puzzles and/or books taking up space in your cottage? Please consider donatingthem to Sunday’s games & puzzle exchange and book sale – someone ...

Announcing the 78th Annual Jack Lake Regatta

Friday July 28, 2023

The Jack's Lake Association is delighted to announce the 78th Annual Regatta.  The Sailing and Windsurfer Races and the Anna Sweeney Decorated Boat Parade will be held Saturday August 5th and the remaining Regatta events will be held Sunday August 6th. Please see all the details on the Jack's Lake Association website Annual Regatta page.  

Pesticide Spraying 2023

Monday July 24, 2023

 Good evening Jack Lakers,
As was previously shared with you, the JLA received notice from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation & Parks, that a permit will once again be issued to Peerless Aquacare for the spraying of Reward (Diquat) into our waters.
  We have been told that the 12 waterfront properties requesting the pesticide use areanxious to have the job done and have requested extermination ASAP. As such, sprayingis likely to take place as soon as this week.   When spraying takes place, th ...

Letters to Mayors - Request for post-derecho clean-up assistance

Wednesday June 28, 2023

Greetings, Jack Lakers, Back on April 27, your JLA President, Alex Kostiw, with support from the JLA Board of Directors, contacted North Kawartha Mayor Carolyn Amyotte and Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Mayor Jim Martin to request updates regarding last year's JLA request for post-derecho clean-up assistance, as well as to obtain an update on progress made on the townships' comprehensive emergency response safety plans.
Below you will find her original letter, along with replies from both mayors, staffers and follow-up correspondence from Alex. Good day, Mayors Martin and Amyotte,
Re: Clean-Up Funding and Emergency Response Plan U ...

JLA Webinar - Forest Landscape Conservation

Monday June 12, 2023

Hello Lakers,
 
At our next and final webinar of the season (Thursday, June 22, 6:30-8:00pm), we are very lucky to have Dr. Peter Quinby join us to discuss and answer your questions about forest landscape conservation including assessment and protection of old-growth forests. 
 
Dr. Quinby is the founding executive director of Ancient Forest Exploration & Research. Since 2004, he has been its Chief Scientist and Chair of its Board of Directors. He has studied landscape ecology and conservation since 1980.
 
Most recently, Dr. Quinby was featured in the award-winning short documentary on saving an old growth forest, ...

Fire Bans June 2023

Wednesday June 07, 2023

Please note that there is now a total fire ban currently in place within BOTH the Township of North Kawartha and the Township ofHavelock-Belmont-Methuen due to extremely dry conditions. The risk of fire is very serious.Absolutely no fireworks or open-air burning (including campfires) is permitted. Both townships will release notice when their fire bandshave been lifted. During thetotal fire ban, on-line or in-person burn permits will be suspended, thereforenot available.North Ka ...

EXCITING UPDATE!

Monday April 24, 2023

EXCITING UPDATE! We are pleased to share that the large fallen tree blocking the Narrows was safely and successfully removed on Saturday just in time for the yearly Spring snow melt!
We would like to share a very special note of thanks to arborist Ryan Gronke for his very generous offer to remove the tree - Ryan donated his expertise, his time and his gasoline as a community service to the lake and we couldn’t be more thankful. THANK YOU, RYAN!

A big thank you also to Graydon Card, Bill Clouson and the Johnston family for their heavy lifting and helping to coordinate the removal and also to all of you who helped us quickly share the hazard notice with your connections and were willing to assist with removal if necessary.

Lastly, hats off to our own Director o ...

URGENT UPDATE: Dangerous fallen tree in the Narrows

Wednesday April 12, 2023

The tree is fairly large with a 30” diameter and has fallen from the main shore across the Narrows to the little island with the flashing light on it. It will likely take some specialized skill, knowledge and time to remove.The concern is that a boater could hit the tree if coming through the Narrows at speed. Attempts will be made to mark the danger in some way.There is an alternate route through on the wider side of the Narrows.This will be more of an issue in a few days when the ice is out, so please share this update with anyone you know who may use that route.

FOCA Notice - TSW Water Level Management Update

Monday January 16, 2023

Dear FOCA Member,
 
Please see the following high water advisory from Parks Canada / Trent Severn Waterway. Be aware ice conditions are variable and subject to change particularly during periods of high flow and precipitation.
 
Sincerely,
Kirk Kuipers
Membership Coordinator
FOCA
 

From: Trentsevern (PC)
Sent: January 13, 2023 7:51 AM
To: Trentsevern (PC)
Subject: Trent-Severn Waterway - Water Level Management Update – January 13, 2023

Trent-Severn Waterway - Water Level Management Update – January 13, 2023

Parks Canada's water management team continues to actively monitor water levels, fl ...

Important Reminder - Nominations for the JLA Board of Directors

Monday September 26, 2022

Important Reminder
Nominations for the JLA Board of Directors close on Wednesday, September 28th, 2022. The full list of candidates (every nomination) will be brought before the JLA Membership for a vote at the October 19th AGM.
We invite all those interested in the following portfolios to send us your application:Environment - e.g. monitoring/educating on water quality, shoreline conservation, wetland and forest protectionCommunications - e.g. composing JLA Connects, website & FB posts, webinars, newslettersEvents/Activities - e.g. assist with summer events including developing ...

Septic Inspection Programme Update

Sunday September 25, 2022

Some of you have been asking about the status of the Septic Inspection programme started by NK township a few years back.  Attached, please find a letter from me, Alex Kostiw, to Mayor Carolyn Amyotte inquiring about this programme, and a letter of response from the Mayor re: the status and continuity of the programme.  Hope this is helpful to those concerned.  Please note that HBM township has no similar programme in place at this time.

 
Email from JLA to NK MayorSent: Fri, Aug 5, 2022 4:01 pm Hello Carolyn Further to my July 21st mail, this is a gentle reminder to kindly get back to me on the septic permit issue.  Attached please find a summary of the 2017 ...